Effective Date: February 24, 2026
These documents are provided by My POD Care Inc (doing business as "Care-N-Care"). They govern your use of our website, apps, and services that enable calendar-based coordination of care (such as childcare, pet care, and similar services), AI-powered educational tools, an independent tutor marketplace, and the ability for local businesses to promote their services to our users.
Also sometimes called "Terms of Service" or "Member Agreement".
These Member Terms of Use (“Terms”) are a binding agreement between you and My POD Care Inc (“Care-N-Care,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Care-N-Care website, mobile application, or any other services we provide (collectively, the “Service”), you agree to these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
Care-N-Care is a neighborhood-focused platform that allows members to:
The Platform does not supervise, monitor, or control in-person or virtual interactions, tutoring sessions, or care arrangements made through the Platform.
We may add, change, or remove features from time to time, and we may suspend, discontinue, or restrict parts of the Service at our discretion.
Care-N-Care is a technology platform that enables users to connect and coordinate care. We do not:
Any care arrangements, meetups, or services scheduled through the Service are solely between the users involved. You understand that you are responsible for evaluating and selecting the people you trust with your family, home, or pets, and for complying with any applicable laws (for example, background checks, licensing, or tax obligations).
You may post, upload, or otherwise submit text, photos, media, and other content through the Service (“User Content”). You retain any ownership rights you have in your User Content.
By submitting User Content, you grant Care-N-Care a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, display, and distribute that content as reasonably necessary to operate and improve the Service (for example, showing your messages and photos to members of your groups).
You are solely responsible for your User Content and you represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant the license above, and that your content does not violate any law or third-party rights.
You agree that you will not, and will not assist or enable others to:
Care-N-Care may allow local businesses, caregivers, or other professionals to create business profiles or run advertisements or promotions (“Business Services”). If you use the Service in a commercial capacity, you agree to these Terms and also to our Business & Advertising Terms.
Groups on the Platform are invitation-only and are created and managed by participating parents and guardians. The Platform:
Membership decisions are made exclusively by the participating parents and guardians who manage each group.
The Platform does not conduct background investigations of parents or group members participating in scheduling groups. Any links to public resources (such as sex offender registries) are provided for informational convenience only. The Platform does not verify, interpret, or guarantee the accuracy of public records.
Parents and guardians are solely responsible for:
The Platform makes no representations regarding the character, background, fitness, or conduct of any user.
Care sessions, playdates, and other activities coordinated through the Platform are voluntary, mutual-aid arrangements between participating parents and guardians. They are not paid services, contractual commitments, or guaranteed appointments. The Platform facilitates scheduling and communication but does not guarantee that any scheduled session will occur as planned.
You acknowledge and agree that:
No monetary obligation: Community care scheduling through the Platform does not create a payment obligation between users. Users may not use the Platform to demand compensation, fees, or penalties from other users for canceled or rescheduled community care sessions. Paid services (such as tutoring arranged through the Tutor Marketplace) are governed by separate terms.
Care-N-Care disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, inconvenience, or expense arising from a canceled, rescheduled, or unfulfilled care session, including but not limited to lost wages, missed work, backup childcare costs, travel expenses, or emotional distress.
The AI learning tools available on the Platform are automated educational software designed to provide quizzes, interactive learning experiences, and AI-generated educational content. The Platform:
Parents and guardians remain responsible for monitoring a child's learning progress and determining the suitability of AI-generated content.
Access to AI Educational Tools requires a paid subscription. Subscription fees:
The Platform may suspend access to AI Educational Tools for non-payment. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled before the renewal date.
The Platform does not warrant:
AI-generated content is provided for supplemental educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a sole source of instruction.
Tutors listed on the Platform are independent service providers. They are not employees, agents, or representatives of Care-N-Care. The Platform does not supervise, direct, or control tutoring sessions.
Care-N-Care does NOT conduct background screening, identity verification, or criminal record checks on tutors, users, or any other individuals on the Platform. The Platform:
Parents and guardians are solely responsible for evaluating tutors, verifying qualifications, and determining suitability before engaging any services.
Listing a tutor on the Platform does not constitute an endorsement, certification, recommendation, or approval by Care-N-Care. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for evaluating tutors, verifying qualifications, and determining suitability before engaging any tutor's services.
Tutors may be required to maintain professional liability or general liability insurance as a condition of listing. The Platform does not verify, guarantee, or monitor the sufficiency or validity of such coverage.
Where the Platform facilitates payments for tutoring services, it acts solely as a payment facilitator. The contract for tutoring services is between the parent/guardian and the tutor. Care-N-Care is not a party to any tutoring agreement and bears no responsibility for the quality, safety, or outcome of tutoring services.
The Platform integrates with, relies upon, or provides access to data and services from third-party providers, including but not limited to:
Care-N-Care does not control, operate, or assume responsibility for any third-party service or data. The Platform's integration with or display of third-party data does not constitute endorsement, verification, approval, credentialing, or recommendation of any kind with respect to such third-party providers, their data, or their services.
You expressly relieve Care-N-Care from any and all liability arising from your use of or reliance on any third-party data, service, or content accessed through the Platform. Your interactions with third-party providers, including payment and delivery of services, are solely between you and the third-party provider.
Third-party services are subject to their own terms, conditions, and privacy policies. Care-N-Care is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, accuracy, or availability of any third-party service.
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms, pose a risk to other users, or if it is reasonably necessary for us to protect our platform, users, or legal interests. You may stop using the Service and request account deletion at any time.
Care-N-Care may offer certain features, tools, or services that are designated as "beta," "early access," "preview," or similar ("Beta Features"). Beta Features are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis and may contain bugs, errors, or other issues.
By using any Beta Feature, you acknowledge that:
Care-N-Care is not obligated to provide support, maintenance, updates, or bug fixes for Beta Features.
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected. We do not guarantee any particular outcome from your use of the Service.
Care-N-Care is a technology platform designed to help families coordinate care and access community resources. The Platform is not a safety service and does not guarantee the safety of any user, child, pet, household, or interaction.
The Platform may provide access to safety-related information, including but not limited to sex offender registry data, crime reports, and incident information sourced from third-party providers and public records. This information:
Care-N-Care does not independently verify, interpret, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any safety-related data displayed on the Platform. The absence of reported incidents or registered offenders in a given area does not mean the area is safe.
The Platform is NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES. In the event of an emergency, always dial 911 immediately. Do not rely on the Platform to alert authorities, report incidents, or provide emergency assistance.
Care-N-Care is not an insurance provider and does not offer insurance coverage of any kind. The Platform's features — including safety data, group coordination tools, and community resources — are not insurance benefits and are not a substitute for insurance coverage, personal judgment, or professional safety assessments.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, your access to and use of the Platform, including all safety-related features and information, is entirely at your own discretion and risk. You expressly acknowledge that:
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you release Care-N-Care and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, and causes of action arising out of or in any way connected with:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Care-N-Care and its officers, directors, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, or loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
To the extent permitted by law, our total liability for all claims arising out of or related to the Service will not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you have paid us in fees in the 12 months before the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) one hundred U.S. dollars (US$100).
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to your use of the Platform must be filed within one (1) year after the event giving rise to such claim or cause of action. Failure to file within this period shall result in the permanent barring of such claim.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Care-N-Care and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your User Content; or (c) your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
If you are a parent or legal guardian registering a minor or permitting a minor to use any part of the Platform (including AI Educational Tools), you agree to:
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them will be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Informal Resolution. You and Care-N-Care agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at contact@care-n-care.com. We will try to resolve the dispute within 30 days.
Binding Arbitration. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, all disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in Fairfield County, Connecticut, except where arbitration is prohibited by applicable law.
Class Action Waiver. You and Care-N-Care agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. If this class action waiver is found unenforceable, the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void.
Exceptions. Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for claims related to intellectual property or unauthorized access to the Service.
You may opt out of the arbitration and class action waiver provisions of these Terms by sending written notice to contact@care-n-care.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, mailing address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration. If you opt out, you and Care-N-Care agree that any disputes will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Opting out of arbitration will not affect any other provisions of these Terms.
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised Terms on the Platform and update the "Effective Date" at the top.
Changes will become effective no earlier than fourteen (14) days after they are posted, except that:
We may also notify you of material changes through the Platform, by email, or by other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Platform.
Care-N-Care shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, riots, government actions, power failures, internet or telecommunications failures, or third-party service outages.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
My POD Care Inc (Care-N-Care)
Email: contact@care-n-care.com
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information in connection with the Care-N-Care Service.
My POD Care Inc (“Care-N-Care,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a calendar and communications platform that helps neighbors coordinate care and discover local services. We are the controller of personal information we process in connection with the Service.
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect about you when you use our website, mobile application, or other services that link to this Policy (collectively, the “Service”).
The Platform may use location information to provide features such as group coordination, local business discovery, and safety-related data display (including sex offender registry mapping and crime reports).
Location data may be derived from your device's GPS, IP address, or general location settings. Care-N-Care does not guarantee the accuracy, precision, or timeliness of any location-based information, including:
Location-based features are provided as informational tools only and should not be relied upon as precise or comprehensive safety assessments. You are responsible for independently verifying any location-based information that may affect decisions about safety or care.
When a care session is active (for example, when a caregiver is watching a child on behalf of another parent), the Platform may collect and share real-time GPS location data from the caregiver's device with the parent(s) whose child is being cared for.
How it works:
Care session participant visibility:
What we collect:
What we do NOT do:
Caregiver controls:
Location data collected during care sessions is considered sensitive data under applicable state privacy laws (including the Connecticut Data Privacy Act). By enabling and participating in care sessions with location sharing, you consent to this collection and sharing as described above.
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep you signed in, understand how the Service is used, and improve our features. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain functionalities.
We use the information we collect for purposes including:
Where laws require us to have a legal basis to process your personal information (for example, in the European Economic Area or the UK), we rely on one or more of the following bases:
We may share your information as follows:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.
The following categories of third-party service providers may receive personal information as necessary to operate the Platform:
| Provider Category | Types of Data Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud hosting & infrastructure | Account data, content, photos, usage data | Platform hosting, media storage, and operation |
| Authentication services | Email, password (hashed) | Secure login and account management |
| Payment processors | Name, email, payment method | Subscription billing and tutor payments |
| Sex offender registry providers | Name, address (general area) | Sex offender registry checks during registration |
| AI/educational technology | Quiz inputs, learning data | AI-generated educational content |
| Safety data providers | Location (general area) | Sex offender registry and safety data display |
| Email/notification services | Name, email, device tokens | Service notifications and group invitations |
| Media storage | Photos, profile images, care block content | Secure storage and delivery of user-uploaded photos |
| Analytics | De-identified usage data | Platform improvement and performance monitoring |
All service providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes described above. We do not permit service providers to use your personal information for their own marketing purposes.
Care-N-Care does not currently:
We may use analytics tools to understand how the Platform is used and to improve our features. Analytics data is collected in aggregated or de-identified form where possible. Any analytics service providers we use are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data and use it only for the purposes of providing analytics services to us.
If we introduce advertising, third-party tracking, or new analytics tools in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy before doing so, provide appropriate notice, and offer opt-out mechanisms as required by applicable law.
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Service, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention practices include:
When information is no longer needed for the purposes described above, we will delete or anonymize it. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at privacy@care-n-care.com, subject to legal and operational exceptions.
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
You can exercise some of these rights through your account settings. You may also contact us at privacy@care-n-care.com.
If you are a resident of Connecticut or another U.S. state with applicable data privacy legislation (including but not limited to California, Colorado, Virginia, and other states that have enacted comprehensive privacy laws), you may have additional rights regarding your personal information.
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:
You may exercise your privacy rights by contacting us at privacy@care-n-care.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by applicable law (generally 45 days, with possible extensions as permitted by law).
To protect your privacy and security, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. If we are unable to verify your identity, we may ask for additional information.
If we deny your privacy request, you have the right to appeal our decision. To submit an appeal, contact us at privacy@care-n-care.com with the subject line “Privacy Request Appeal.” We will respond to your appeal within the timeframe required by applicable law. If your appeal is denied, you may contact the Connecticut Attorney General's office at https://portal.ct.gov/AG.
Care-N-Care does not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your personal information with third parties for purposes of targeted advertising. We do not share your personal information with data brokers.
If our data practices change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide appropriate notice and opt-out mechanisms as required by law.
Under certain state privacy laws, some categories of personal information are considered “sensitive” and require explicit consent before processing. For Care-N-Care, sensitive data may include:
We process sensitive data only with your consent, which you provide during account registration, when enabling specific features (such as the safety map), when accepting a care session with location sharing, or when subscribing to Care-N-Learn. You may withdraw consent for the processing of sensitive data at any time by contacting us at privacy@care-n-care.com or adjusting your settings within the app. Withdrawing consent may affect your ability to use certain features of the Platform.
The Service is intended for use by adults (18+). Children may use AI Educational Tools only under the supervision and with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Information about children (such as quiz responses, learning progress, or care-related details) is collected only through the parent or guardian's account and with their consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Parents and guardians have the right to:
If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@care-n-care.com so we can take appropriate action.
Information about children is collected only through and under the control of a parent or guardian's account. The types of data we may collect about children include:
Profile data (provided by the parent or guardian):
Important note about Dependent Care Notes: Care Notes for children and pets may contain health-related information such as allergies, medical conditions, and veterinary or dietary information. This information is considered sensitive data under applicable state privacy laws. You control what information you include in Care Notes — we recommend including only information that is necessary for safe care coordination. Care Notes are visible to members of your private group(s) and to caregivers or tutors during active sessions. They are not used for any purpose beyond care coordination, are not shared with advertisers or data brokers, and are not used for profiling or automated decision-making.
Educational data (generated through AI Educational Tools):
Care session content (shared by parents and caregivers within groups):
We limit the collection of children's data to what is reasonably necessary to provide the features described above.
We do not collect the following directly from children:
Children's data is stored within the parent or guardian's account. Children's data is never sold, shared for advertising purposes, or used for profiling. Educational data is shared with AI service providers only as necessary for quiz generation and learning features. Photos shared within care blocks are visible only to group members and are not used for any purpose beyond the care coordination features of the Platform.
Information visible to other parents in your group:
When your child participates in a care session (such as a playdate or care block), other participating parents within the same private group can see your child's name (or nickname), participation status, and Dependent Care Notes (such as allergies and care instructions) that you have added to your child's profile. This information is shared so that caregivers can provide safe and informed care. Other parents in your group cannot see your child's educational data, quiz results, learning progress, or any other profile details beyond what you have chosen to share within the group. If you do not want specific health information visible to group members, do not include it in your child's Care Notes.
Information visible to tutors:
When a tutor is engaged to provide services for your child, the tutor can see your child's name (or nickname), the scheduled tutoring session details (date, time, subject), and Dependent Care Notes (such as allergies and care instructions) from the time the session is booked through its completion. Care Notes are shared with tutors in advance so they can prepare to provide safe and informed services. Tutors cannot see:
After a session is completed, the tutor's access to your child's Dependent Care Notes (allergies, medical conditions, and other sensitive care information) is automatically revoked. The tutor retains access to basic session records (date, time, subject, and child's name) for their own bookkeeping, tax, and payment verification purposes. For recurring engagements, access to Care Notes is maintained for the duration of the active booking and revoked when the engagement concludes or is canceled.
Parents and guardians can:
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no system can be completely secure; you use the Service at your own risk, and you should take steps to keep your account credentials safe.
In the event of a data breach that compromises the security of your personal information, we will notify affected users and applicable regulatory authorities in accordance with Connecticut law and other applicable state and federal laws. Notification will be provided within the timeframes required by law (generally within 60 days of discovering the breach) and will include:
If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at privacy@care-n-care.com.
We may process and store your information in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your home country. When we transfer personal information internationally, we take steps to ensure it is protected in line with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice (for example, by updating the effective date or providing an in-app notification). Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
My POD Care Inc (Care-N-Care)
General inquiries: contact@care-n-care.com
Privacy requests and data rights: privacy@care-n-care.com
For privacy-related requests (access, deletion, correction, opt-out), please use the privacy email address for faster processing.
These additional terms apply when you use Care-N-Care in a commercial capacity — for example, as a local business, caregiver, or professional promoting services or running advertisements on the platform.
These Business & Advertising Terms (“Business Terms”) supplement the Member Terms of Use. If you use the Service for any business, commercial, or professional purpose, you agree to both the Member Terms and these Business Terms. If there is a conflict, these Business Terms control for business-related activities.
“Business Content” includes business profiles, listings, posts, promotions, ads, and any other material you share to promote your services.
You agree that Business Content will:
We may reject, remove, or require modification of any Business Content at our discretion, including for quality, safety, or legal reasons.
We may charge fees for certain Business Services, such as promoted listings or paid ads. If fees apply:
Any metrics or analytics we provide (such as views, clicks, or interactions) are provided "as is" and may be estimates or subject to change. We are not responsible for your business decisions made based on such metrics.
You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your business name, logo, and other marks as reasonably necessary to display your Business Content on the Service and in promotional materials showing how the Service works (for example, screenshots in marketing materials).
We do not guarantee any particular performance or outcome from Business Services, such as a specific number of impressions, clicks, leads, bookings, or revenue.
We may suspend or terminate your Business Services at any time, including if you breach these Business Terms, our Member Terms, or our Community Guidelines, or if we discontinue some or all of our Business Services.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, our disclaimers and limitations of liability in the Member Terms of Use also apply to our Business Services. In addition, you agree that any claim related to Business Services must be brought within one year of the event giving rise to the claim.
These Guidelines explain how we expect members and businesses to behave on Care-N-Care. They are part of our Terms and help keep neighborhood care coordination safe, respectful, and useful.
Care-N-Care exists to help neighbors coordinate care and support one another — for children, pets, and households — and to connect with trusted local providers. Everything you post should support this purpose.
We encourage users to report content or behavior that may violate these Guidelines. We may take actions such as:
We reserve the right to enforce these Guidelines in our discretion and consistent with our Terms and applicable law.
We may update these Community Guidelines over time. We will indicate when they were last updated and may provide additional notice if changes are significant. Your continued use of the Service means you agree to the updated Guidelines.